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SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR GROUP TOURS:
ROMANTIC RAJASTHAN
TOUR
Duration : 14 nights / 15 days
Cities covered :
Delhi, Mukundgarh, Khimsar, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Rohet, Kumbhalgarh, Udiapur, Bijaipur, Jaipur,
Samode, Delhi
Highlights : Through this tour you
visit the “princely land” and stay at small heritage
luxury Palace hotels located in scenic surroundings.
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[These Group Tour Programs are best
run with minimum 6 travelers to a group & more]
Day 1 - DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel.
(Check-in time 12 noon). Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 - DELHI
Morning combined city tour of Old and New Delhi,
visiting in Old Delhi, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid India’s
largest mosque, Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and drive
past Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi, visit Qutab Minar, 234 feet
high tower, nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal
Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past
India Gate (War Memorial), President’s House, which was once
the Viceroy’s Palace, Parliament House and Secretariat
Buildings.
Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 – DELHI / MUKUNDGARH
(250 KMS)
Depart by coach for Mukandgarh. Arrive and check-in
at Mukandgarh Fort. Afternoon sightseeing visiting the Fort
spreading on 2 acres of land is aesthetically built, projected
through high wall with ramparts leading to a vast spacious
forecourt at the entrance. The several places within the fort
are interspersed with courtyards, overhanging balconies,
arched windows and corridors displaying fine art work and
richness of Shekhawati. Also visit Bheekraj nangalia haveli
(built in 1860), Radha Krishanji Kanodia haveli (built in
1865), Shivdutta Ganeriwala haveli (built in 1870), Gopinathji
Temple (built in 1861), Venu Gopal Mandir (built in 1865) and
baggrodia (purani Basti) Haveli.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - MUKUNDGARH / KHIMSAR
(252 KMS)
Depart by coach for Khimsar.
Perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert lies the unique
16th Century Khimsar Fort. The royal lineage still reside in
this historic Fort. Afternoon take a Jeep Safari to photograph
the herds of the famous Indian Gazelle (Chinkara) and the
highly protected rare Black Buck leaping into the thin desert
air. The Neelgai or Blue Bull can be sighted in abundance.
Followed by Picnic tea atop the famous Sand-dunes of Panchla.
As you sip tea, watch the sunset behind the marvellous dunes.
Day 5 - KHIMSAR / JAISALMER
(295 Kms.)
Depart for Jaisalmer by Coach. en route visit Osian
where the famous 8th century Jain temples reflect the richness
of architecture, characteristic of India’s renaissance period.
On arrival check in at hotel.
Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 – JAISALMER
Full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer, an architectural
dream in the lonely silence of the desert. Visit Gadisar lake,
the Sonar Fort, Amarsagar and Barabagh.
On camel back explore Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmalji Ki Haveli
and Salim Ki Haveli, some of the beautiful mansions.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 - JAISALMER / JODHPUR
(295 KMS)
Depart by Coach for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at
hotel. late afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low
sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada - an imposing Marble Memorium built in
1899.
Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - JODHPUR / ROHET
(40 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Rohet.
Arrive and check in at Rohetgarh. This fortified desery home
of the descendants of the 16th century Rathores of the
Champavat clan is today the residence of Thakur Manvinder
Singh.
Afternoon Jeep Safari to visit the homes of the Bishnoi
village community and to witness the Opium Drinking Ceremony -
a ritual to which the guests are traditionally entertained.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 - ROHET / KUMBALGARH
(181 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Kumbalgarh. En route
visit Ranakpur, famous for the Jain temple which dates back to
the 15th century. It has 29 hall, supported by more than 1444
pillars, each different. Intricate carvings adorn the
interiors of the vast temple complex. Nearby are two more Jain
temples and a temple to the Sun God. Thereafter, proceed for
Kumbalgarh.
Afternoon visit Kumbalgarh Fort, the earstwhile princely state
of Mewar this Fort lies. The fort was built by rana Kumbha in
15th century. It is surrounded by 13 mountain peaks which
keeps watch over distant horizons. 7 Gateways lead up to the
palaces. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - KUMBALGARH / UDAIPUR
(89 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Udaipur. Enroute visit
Eklingi and Nagda temples. Thereafter, proceed for Udaipur.
Arrive and check in at hotel.
Evening enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit Jag Niwas,
Jag Mandir Palace and Khas Mahal. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - UDAIPUR / BIJAIPUR
(152 KMS)
Morning sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City
Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion
Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala
Mandir (Folk Art Museum). Thereafter, proceed by coach to
Bijaipur. Enroute visiting Chittaurgarh.
Chittaurgarh, a hilltop fortress which stands as a memorial to
the valorous ideal of Rajput chivalry.
Arrive and check in at castle Bijaipur, built in 16th century
by Rao Shakti Singh, the younger brother of the great patriot
maharana Pratap, who valiantly defied the superior Mughal
forces of Akbar in 1576 on his famous steed Chetak.
Evening meet your host Rao Narender Singh for a drink while
the Rajasthani folk dancers perform followed by Dinner.
Overnight at Castle.
Day 12 - BIJAIPUR / JAIPUR
(279 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Jaipur. Arrive and
check in at hotel. Late in the afternoon city tour visiting
the Maharaja’s City Palace which now houses a museum
containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of rajput and
Mughal paintings and weapons, Observatory. Drive through the
pink-rose residential and business areas past the Hawa Mahal,
Palace of Winds, the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - JAIPUR / SAMODE
(40 KMS)
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. You ride up to the
ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated
elephant.
Time free for shopping. Jaipur is a major gems and jewellery
centre where one can find some of the finest Jewellery besides
woollen carpets & cotton rugs, hand-block printed Sanganeri &
bagru cotton fabrics. Thereafter, proceed by coach for Samode.
Samode in picturesquely amid the rugged countryside.The Palace
is the residence of Rawal Raja Ragvendra Singh.
Arrive and check in at Samode Palace.
Royal Evening at Samode Palace including Welcome drink,
illumination of Palace, special dinner at Sheesh Mahal, folk
dances and fire works display.
Overnight at Palace hotel.
Day 14 - SAMODE / DELHI
(250 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Delhi.
Arrive and check in at hotel.
Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 15 - DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to the International airport to
board flight for onward destination.
Note: Flight and Train schedule
subject to change.
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